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Who knows fashion better than girls?


MYTH: "I could never fit into that adorable little oufit."

REALITY: Many girls are as big as you are. You can fit into the larger sizes of girls' clothing.


GAP Girls' clothes come in XXL and XXL plus sizes in trendy styles for a smaller woman.

Try a girls' dress as a tunic:
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GAP Embellished V-neck Dress, $34.95
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GAP jumper, $13.99, available in XL, XXL, XL Plus, and XXL Plus

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GAP girls' jumper to the left in XXL worn with skinny cords from H&M


Tip: Shoot for a straight cut dress or shift rather than one that pulls in at the waist since the waist won't fall at the right place. 



Several GAP girls' sweaters come in XL, XXL, XL Plus, and XXL Plus. Many are available in even the larger sizes in store.
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GAP shawl-collar knit vest, $34.95. Available XXL and XXL. Just sold out :-(

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Garnet Hill Button-Front Sweater, $99
Compare to women's Garnet Hill Button-Front Sweater




Tip: you may need to remove the belt loops on coats or sweaters and cinch lower.   
GAP girls' jeans and pants (in XXL 14 or 16 Plus) are just the right length for a typical 5'2-5'5 woman. Love the internal belt!--keeps the bulk out of your profile.
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GAP girls' boot cut jeans (dark wash), $13.95, available in size 16 and 18 Plus




Below is my Unofficial Size Chart, developed from my many girls' department purchases.
Girls' Sizes
10
12
14
16
18
12 Plus
14 Plus
16 Plus
18 Plus

Women'sWeight                        
90-100 lbs.                
105-110 lbs.
110-115 lbs.
115-120 lbs.
125-130 lbs.
110-115 lbs.
115-120 lbs.
125-130 lbs.
135-140 lbs.
Height
5 foot
5 foot, 2 in.
5 foot, 4 in.
5 foot, 5 in.
5 foot, 5 in.
5 foot, 2 in.
5 foot, 4 in.
5 foot, 5 in.
5 foot, 5 in
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GAP girls' boot cut corduroy, 5 colors, available in size 16 and 18 Plus, $29.95

Girls' scarves, necklaces, and bracelets often fit well and cost half as much as women's.  



Tip: Not all girls' styles will fit right--you'll have to try them on.
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